The Confiscation Act was signed into law on August 6th, 1861. It was signed in the White House in Washington D.C.
The act freed slaves, allowed the Union to seize property to support the war, and declared that property used to support the Confederates was subject to capture.
It was a symbolic step towards emancipation and established the fact that the Confederates will be getting consequences for their actions against the Union.
It ensured slavery will end once the war was won by the Union and settled the idea that there was no Constitutional way to end slavery.
The Lieber Code
This event took place in Washington D.C in 1863.
No, this event did not introduce the use of any new specific technology that was new to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was a positive one as it outlined the proper procedure and behavior for the military.
This code aided the Union’s victory due to it setting a more controlled environment for the military and showed their morals.
This event was important because it was the first time there were any set rules for war that outlined the manner in which the soldiers should conduct themselves.
The Homestead Act - May 20, 1862
This event took place on May 20, 1862 in Washington D.C.
This event did not introduce any new specific technology that was new to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was the distribution of many acres of land that led to the quickening pace of western expansion.
This event affected the outcome of the overall war by causing an increase in the Union’s population.
This event was important because it led to the rapid increase of westward settlement.
The Pacific Railroad Act, July 1st 1862
This event took place on July 1, 1862 in Washington D.C.
This event did not bring an entirely new form of technology to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was the first transcontinental railroad of the United States.
The outcome of this event affected the war in many ways but the main one was the fast and effective transportation of logistical necessities.
This event was important because it is what allowed the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
13th Amendment
This event took place on January 31, 1865 in Washington D.C.
This event did not introduce any new specific technology that was new to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was the abolishment of slavery.
The outcome of this event was that it ended the Civil War by getting rid of this point of conflict.
This event was important because it ended the institution of slavery and the Civil War by making a clear decision on slavery and where the country would stand.
14th Amendment
This event took place on June 13, 1866 in Washington D.C.
This event did not introduce any new specific technology that was new to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was birthright citizenship and the guarantee of due process to all citizens.
This event affected the outcome of the overall war by offering protection and citizenship to people who were formerly enslaved.
This event was important because it guaranteed the protection of rights and citizenship by birthright to the people. This meant making it more difficult for southern states to try and reestablish the former systems in regard to African Americans.
15th Amendment
This event took place on February 26, 1869 in Washington D.C.
This event did not introduce any new specific technology to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was the new ability for males of any race or color to vote in elections.
This event reassured the Union’s victory by showing that they did not only abolish slavery but they were setting equality and civil rights for all men. Which showcased the overall outcome of victory for the Union.
This event was important because it set the precedent of equality and civil rights. It did this by guaranteeing men of color a vote. This was the first of many steps towards equality and rights for all.
Conscription Act
This event took place in March, 1863 in Washington D.C. This event was co-launched with the “Enrollment Act.”
This event did not introduce any new specific technology to the Civil War.
The outcome of this event was the overall enlargement of the military.
This event did help the confederacy in their victory but caused a strain on the Union’s republic.
This event was important because it led to other follow-up events of significance such as the New York City draft riots. As well as increasing the manpower of the military furthering their reach.
